DILLON, Mont. – The Associated Press (AP) Announced its 2025 NAIA All-American teams Friday. Senior Tyler Walker (first team) and junior Eli Nourse (second team) received nods for UMW.
 
This is the second All-American selection of the season for the defensive lineman and wide receiver, both of whom picked up AFCA All-American honors earlier this month.
 
AP NAIA All-American First Team – Defensive Line
Tyler Walker – Dillon, Mont. / R-SR.
Walker was a force to be reckoned with in 2025. He set school records in single game sacks (4.5) and single-season tackles-for-loss (21.5) while helping the Bulldogs' defense set the record for single-game sacks as a team (eight). Additionally, Walker led the team in total tackles (70), solo tackles (33), TFLs (21.5), and sacks (8.5). He also forced one fumble and tallied two fumble recoveries, three pass breakups, and one QB hurry.
 
AP NAIA All-American Second Team – Wide Receiver
Eli Nourse – Dillon, Mont. / JR
Nourse totaled 78 receptions for 1,192 yards (119.2 yards per game) in his junior campaign, setting school records in career receptions (256) and career receiving yards (3,583) in the process. He earned 10 receiving touchdowns. His longest catch was 65 yards and he averaged 15.3 yards per reception. Nourse finished second in both the conference and the nation in yards per game. He also ranked fifth in the Frontier and 14th nationally in receiving touchdowns.
   
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